El Arenal Travel Guide
Cabo San Lucas
Popular places to visit
Medano Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Medano Beach, a popular beach in Cabo San Lucas. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.
Cabo San Lucas Bay
Explore the great outdoors at Cabo San Lucas Bay, a popular spot to commune with nature in Cabo San Lucas. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
The Arch
Learn about the local history of Cabo San Lucas when you take a trip to The Arch. Stroll along the marina or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.
Santa Maria Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Santa Maria Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cabo San Lucas. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside or seek out the fishing spots.
Chileno Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Chileno Beach during your travels in Cabo San Lucas? Discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area or enjoy its fishing spots.
Marina Del Rey
Explore the waterfront of Marina Del Rey and enjoy other activities such as boating in Cabo San Lucas. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Top hotels in El Arenal
Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
Very big resort, good is pretty decent. Very clean and beach is very nice
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
The room was always clean and staff was so nice! The resort itself was so beautiful, we enjoyed our time here! However, I will say - we had some issues with things not working in the room, requests for refills were not always met when they said they were completed. There was a fight for pool chairs ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
Everything was ok
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
Staff was nice but service was mediocre and the food was subpar which was surprising being a nobu. I didn’t know Nobu hotel was owned by hard rock, it was just a hard rock hotel with lipstick.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Sandos Finisterra All Inclusive
The resort was in terrible condition. The day we arrived the water coming out of the faucet and the shower was black. Later that night water was turned off completely. The next day water came back on and it was black again for the next 24 hours. Water was then turned off again and this happened for ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive
Very nice hotel, very spacious rooms BUT we were on a floor that had a bar on it and it was noisy throughout the night, other than that the pools were nice and clean and the beach was steps away
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Arenal
Ejidal Chamizal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ejidal Chamizal and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza Bonita Mall and Puerto Paraiso Mall.
Ampliación Juárez
Though Ampliación Juárez may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cabo San Lucas Bay and Medano Beach.
Mariano Matamoros
While Mariano Matamoros isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Bonita Mall and Puerto Paraiso Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Juárez
While Juárez isn't home to many top sights, Cabo San Lucas Bay and Medano Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Cabo San Lucas
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Cabo San Lucas. A stop by Amelia Wilkes Square or Casa de la Cultura might round out your trip.
Ildefonso Green
While visiting Ildefonso Green, you might make a stop by sights like Casa de la Cultura and Zen-Mar Mask Gallery.
